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P307 GSN

1996 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,065 mi
Last recorded45,065 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 11451,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 GSN
MakeRover
Model114
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 45,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened very weak would not advise to drive (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi corroded and weak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front bumper has some fixings broken

Offside Rear wheel binding close to fail

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipes rear o/s ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

sills have covers unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,235 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

body around fuel filler neck corroded outer cover flap loose

both rear tyres perished

fuel filler and breather neck corroded

note sills have covers unable to see front and middle of sill

rear exhaust has bandage around pipe

Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall also inside edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box unable to get emission reading due to exess leak (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

body around fuel filler neck corroded outer cover flap loose

both rear tyres perished

fuel filler and breather neck corroded

note can smell fuel around filler tube there are no visible leaks

note sills have covers unable to see front and middle of sill

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,471 miles

fuel cap housing slightly corroded

side skits fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,471 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck metal pipe corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

side skits fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,263 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,642 miles

centre exhaust leaking

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,906 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,485 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,559 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 27,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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P307 GSN is a 1996 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 51,120 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P307 GSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P307 GSN is a 1996 Rover 114, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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